The Manassas Park City Library (MPCL) serves as a vibrant community hub dedicated to providing a diverse range of innovative resources, programs, and services. Founded in 2020, MPCL moved to the newly redeveloped Park Central in the heart of Manassas Park in Summer 2022. Conveniently co-located with City Hall, the new Park Central Library location is the community’s most exciting destination for learning, discovering, creating, and connecting. Want to be apart of a thriving and growing library that is impacting the surrounding community daily? Apply now! Manassas Park City Library seeks a part-time, 24 hours a week, Library Associate 2 to provide excellence in customer service to the Manassas Park community. The Library Associate 2 performs a variety of moderately complex technical and paraprofessional duties in support of various sections/functions of the library; primarily at the circulation (service) desk and within the collection. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: + An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. + Provides customer service by welcoming patrons, issuing library cards, checking in/out materials and managing patron accounts + Assists patrons with locating materials or the reference desk, using computers, or explaining procedures (checking out, logging onto the Internet, making copies, etc.) + Accepts and processes fees and other payments + Assists with passive programming, programming preparation, displays, and basic marketing + Provides information regarding programs, events, study rooms, etc. + Shelves library materials + Addresses or escalates patron conduct or safety issues to appropriate management + Follows all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records. + Assists with collection management including processing new materials, donated materials, damaged items, etc. + May assist with processing of InterLibrary Loans or other specialized tasks + Other duties as assigned Requirements An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required. + H.S. Diploma or GED required + Two years library experience preferred + Basic knowledge of library systems and databases preferred + Ability to work a regular schedule that will include a combination of days, evenings and weekends (must be able to work Saturdays) + Excellent customer service skills + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite + Good communication skills, both written and verbal + English/Spanish speaking is a plus Physical Requirements: + Must be able to frequently move from place to place within the location + File and retrieve books and other items on high shelves + Lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds of heavy boxes, books, and equipment + Work in confined spaces; walk; bend; stoop; reach; and climb. + Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork. Benefits + Sick/Vacation leave + Tuition reimbursement eligibility + PT: 24 hours a week + $15/hr